San Clemente Ocean Front Homes

For those looking to live by the beach there is no better place to live in Orange County than San Clemente.  San Clemente embodies all good things about living by the beach.   One of the most common requests we get here at our office is for those who would like to live on the ocean side of the freeway.  There are three main areas that are located on the ocean side of the freeway:  San Clemente Central, San Clemente North & Southwest San Clemente.  Each of these areas has it's own unique signature and style of homes.  The San Clemente north area is an up and comming area with a mixture of multi dwelling units, namely duplex, triplex and fourplex's next to single family homes.  The homes are typically single level in size and date back to the early…

Relocating can always be challenging when considering moving from your current home location.  Moving to an area that you are not familiar with can be scary and not understanding the nuances and price factors that contribute to the different areas can be challenging if you are not working with a skilled San Clemente Realtor.  A good San Clemente Real Estate agent can give you a brief rundown of the city and help you find the perfect San Clemente community for you.  There are so many great areas in the San Clemente area but local knowledge of factors that may effect home prices need to told to any prospective buyers.  These factors can include land shifting, freeway proximity and noise as well as residential and mixed use areas.  Also, make sure to…

If you are looking for tax shelters in today's economy many are turning away from the stock market and heading towards the real estate arena. With record low prices and rock bottom interest rates buying homes has never been cheaper. This is especially true for real estate investors that are buying homes with interest rates in the 4% range! This is something I thought I would never see happen. Buyers are now realizing that their monthly mortgage payment may be less then the amount of rent they can bring in on lower end properties. This can be achieved with putting as little as 20% down for homes under $300,000. We have several clients looking to buy multiple properties in this price range due to the affordability factor and monthly cash flow they will…

San Clemente is a hot destination for those who love to surf and there is no better place to catch some waves then the famous Trestles surf break located in San Clemente on the Orange and San Diego county boarder.  Many surfers are now relocating to the San Clemente area and looking for homes near this famous surf break.  If your budget allows then you will want to buy in the three gated communities located near Trestles.  These three gated communities consist of "The Breakers," "Cyprus Cove," and "Cyrpus Shore."  Homes don't come cheap in these communities so plan to spend at least $1 million dollars to find a home here with ocean front homes starting around $5 million.  The flip side is that you will reside in a gated community with an easy walk…

A Southwest San Clemente home has just been listed by San Clemente Real Estate agent Sam Smith.  175 W Avenida Alessandro, San Clemente CA, is a 4 bedroom home located just blocks to the beach and pacific ocean.  One of the unique features on the home is the separate guest quarters that is located on the east side of the house with it's own separate entrance.  The home also features a large master bedroom suite with ocean views!  The location can't be beat as it's just 2 blocks to the beach.  The home has been occupied by a long term tenant so it could be an ideal situation for an owner/investor.  The property is not a short sale or a foreclosure property.  For more information on this San Clemente home for sale please contact Sam Smith today at…

A new home has come on the market in San Clemente, California and is currently the most expensive real estate for sale in San Clemente.  323 W Paseo De Cristobal, San Clemente, CA, is a rare ocean front residence in the popular Southwest San Clemente area!  The home is situated on a unique street to street lot with lots of room for guest and resident parking.  The lot reaches out to the ocean front and is located near the popular T-Street surf break in San Clemente, California.  It is really rare to have a property come on the market that is beach front and located at the T-Street area.  The home is currently listed at $9,750,000 and showings are very limited for the month of December.  Homes listed near the price range can also be found in Cotton Point,…

If you are familiar with the San Clemente Central Area then you may have driven by "Sea Cliffs," a historic ocean front property located just south of the San Clemente Pier.  Built in 1927, this historic landmark is actually considered a triplex, with three individual units.  The home is one of the original oceanfront homes built here in San Clemente with similar type views that you would see a the historic "Casa Romantica" here in San Clemente, California.  If you love historic structures and want an ocean front estate this may be the perfect estate property for you.  The property is currently being offered for sale for $6,200 and buyers are asked to check the city of San Clemente for potential uses.  If you are in the market to buy a residential income…

If you have always wanted to live by the beach then you will be surprised to learn that you can live in a beach community in Southern California for under $1,500,000.  The Breakers community in San Clemente, California is a luxury gated community shared with three other luxury communities:  Cotton Point Estates, Cyprus Shore and Cyprus Cove.  The Breakers is the least expensive community of the four and still offers the same great amenities of a private beach, large community swimming pool and tennis courts and the security of living behind a 24 hour guard gated community!  There is currently one home listed for sale in the Breakers for $1,499,000 and offers all the great features listed above.  If you are looking for one of the best communities in…

Cyprus Cove San Clemente is one of the best kept secrets in San Clemente.  A gated community that is often out shinned by it's too neighboring oceanfront gated communities consisting of Cotton Point Estates and Cyprus Shore.  Cyprus Cove is a beachfront community that offers direct access to a private beach, community pool and tennis and the security of a 24 guard gated entrance.  If you have always wanted to live near the beach and live the ability to walk down to the beach in just minutes then Cyprus Cove may be the right community for you.  A Cyprus Cove listing has just had a recent $100,000 price reduction and homes can be found in the $1,200,000, $1,488,000 and $1,680,000 price ranges.  A lot of buyers don't realize how affordable it has…

If you are visiting the Southern California area and are looking to see the different oceanfront communities in Orange County we reccommend the Cyprus Shore area.  If you are not familiar with San Clemente then you will be pleasantly surprised to learn that a luxury beachfront gated community exists that boasts some of the best luxury homes at prices half of what you can find in the neighboring beach communities in Orange County.  Cyprus Shore provide residents with luxury living with a private beach, association pool & tennis and some of the best surf breaks in all of California!  Trestles & Cottons Point surf break is right in your backyard and a quick tunnel takes you right to the beach from your home.  Home prices start around $2 million dollars…